Judge acquits federal defense contractor on Jan. 6 charges
WASHINGTON — A federal defense contractor with a top-secret security clearance who admitted he entered the Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack was found not guilty at trial on Wednesday.…
Biden extends federal student loan payment pause through Aug. 31
In a widely anticipated move, President Biden on Wednesday extended the suspension of federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, marking the sixth extension in the two years since the…
DeSantis deploys coveted endorsement to boost his political influence
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ endorsements signal that the governor, ahead of upcoming elections, is seeking to expand his support within the Florida Legislature and beyond. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images TALLAHASSEE,…
Ukraine Urges Civilians to Flee Looming Russian Offensive in Eastern Regions
Ukraine urged civilians to leave the eastern Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk regions as it braced for a major new Russian offensive following Moscow’s withdrawal from the north of the country.…
China says Russia can’t be blamed for “disturbing” civilian deaths in Ukraine until “full picture is clear”
Beijing — China on Wednesday said images of civilian deaths in the Ukrainian town of Bucha are “deeply disturbing” but that no blame should be apportioned until all facts are known.…
Wall Street holds losses after Fed minutes
A screen displays a stock chart at a work station on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 6, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid…
Democrats accuse oil companies of ‘rip off’ on gas prices
WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Wednesday accused oil companies of “ripping off the American people” and putting profits before production as Americans suffer from ever-increasing gasoline prices amid the war…
Rihanna’s journey to Forbes’ billionaire list is about much more than music
Rihanna is making her debut — on Forbes’ coveted world’s billionaires list. The singer turned entrepreneur, who ranks 1,729 (out of 2,668) with a net worth of $1.7 billion, first…
Binance.US raises over $200 million at a $4.5 billion pre-money valuation
Binance.US, the American affiliate of global crypto exchange Binance, has closed its inaugural funding round after months of seeking it. The firm has raised over $200 million in a seed…
Apple announces dates and details about WWDC 2022
Enlarge / The image Apple shared alongside the WWDC 2022 announcement. Apple Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will return this summer, as if there were any doubt. The company…